For twenty-three years, Cross Carlson was a playboy. You know the type. Tall, dark, and wealthy. Blue-eyed. Charming. He seemed to have it all so easy. But Cross was harboring a terrible secret - one that helped ruin the life of an innocent girl and almost ended his own.

Finally out of the hospital, Cross is flailing, scarred in both body and mind and stifled by the weight of the secret he still keeps. The only way to absolution lies in a Mexican convent, and going there could cost him everything.

If there's anyone who knows what it's like to screw up big time, it's Meredith Kinsey. Just a few years ago, Merri was an ordinary girl with a job at her college newspaper and white picket fence kind of dreams. Now she's holed up in a Mexican convent, hiding from a drug lord who thinks he owns her.

What happens when the only way out of hell is with the son of the man who put you there? They say love conquers all, but does it really?

NOTE: Cross and Merri's story can be read as a stand-alone.
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*Taming Cross is a new adult romance novel and is not intended for young readers due to violence, sexual situations, and mature language.

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### Review

~ "I fracking loved this book! Very well-written, great storyline, superb voice. Bravo!" - She Reads New Adult

~ "This is not a fluffy or sweet love story. Ella James's characters are hot, raw, and gritty." - A Little Bit of R&R

~ "The plot in Taming Cross is twisty, suspenseful, filled with both action and romance, and totally satisfying. Ella James builds up her conflict like the pro she is - slowly, piece by piece, and then BAM - the climax is amazing." - New Adult Addiction

~ "When Cross and Merri come together, the attraction is fast, but the author took her time establishing a base of friendship and trust. Great chemistry + a slow burn romance = great results!" - The Bookish Babe

~ "Taming Cross is a suspenseful, dark romance that was exceptionally unique and a very enjoyable read." - Starbucks & Books Obsession 

### From the Author

**EXCERPT:**

"I don't want to go separate ways."
His words feel like a stone thrown into the waters of my heart. Ijust sit there for a moment, unable to move or think. Cross'shandsome face is blurry from my tears, but his voice is quiet andstrong. "Meredith..." His hand around mine tightens. "I didn'texpect to feel this way. I didn't want to. But I do. I know it'sfu-- fracking weird, okay? It's crazy weird. But I want to be withyou. I want to get to know you more."
I shake my head, pull my fingers from his and scoot away. I pressmyself against the door and whisper, "You should want to leave."
"There are reasons why I can't." He scoots toward me, thumbingmy cheek. "And they are here--" he leans in close to kiss mytemple-- "and here--" his perfect lips find my mouth and tasteit gently-- "and here--" he says, kissing me just above mybreasts.
He leans in close enough to steal the air out of my lungs and pressesa kiss against my forehead. "And that's why I can't walk away,even though I know I should. My father might have found you first,but you were always mine."
He is all around me. I can smell him, feel the warmth that radiatesoff him. I can feel his arm thread through my hair and then his mouthtakes mine. The kisses start out soft and slow, excruciating. I'mshivering. But pretty soon they turn hungry. I'm pressed againstthe door and Cross is gently over me, smelling of vodka, breathing myname.